Word: drills
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Yesterday's practice consisted chiefly of running through signals and was very short. There was no line-up. The backs were given careful drill in punting and catching kicks...
...practice yesterday was short and brisk. Much time was spent by the first eleven, the substitutes and the second, in running through signals for the sake of the drill in new formations and plays. Coach Lewis instructed the second eleven in the guards back formation, in order that the first may have practice in meeting it before the Pennsylvania game. The first eleven, returned to last year's policy of rushing the line-men, and Donald was used with effect from his position in the line...
Three touchdowns were scored, two by Ellis and one by Sawin. A number of gains were made around the ends, with improved interference. Some new mass plays on tackle were effective, but need drill in execution. There was a good deal of punting by both teams, in which Sawin and Daly both did good work...
...practice yesterday was principally in correcting the faults which the coaches had detected in Saturday's game. After the usual drill at sliding and tackling the dummy, the line-men were coached in breaking through, and the backs in punting. B. G. Waters '94, worked with the line-men, and made everyone charge his opponent and start with the ball. A long time was spent over this work, and considerable improvement was made...
During the remainder of the week the practice will be conducted with squads. Before the men are sifted over, as they probably will be next week, there will be drill in rushing and tackling; for it is essential that no mistakes shall be made and that only the most efficient men shall be retained...